Words Emerging: A Lexicon of Being

​​An interactive salon of words, dialogue and creative response for the (spiritually) curious

Clearly, we are struggling to find lang​uage that gives voice to our most

authentic challenges of being human together on this planet. I am,

frankly, weary of how some of our most meaningful vocabulary of being

​has been co-opted and held hostage. So, I am reclaiming my words.

​​I am reclaiming them in my own on-going pursuit of becoming a wise,

​generous and wildly hospitable human being. Will you join me?

​This multi-faceted series explores words that once had meaning but now

​stale, obsolete or tainted. Some are secular words, some are from

​spiritual traditions, but all are, I believe, profoundly relevant to our

​deepest on-going work together.

--Each month we will gather together to unpack a new word through conversation, reflection and creative response.

​--We will then continue our exploration through a private on-line group where we will continue the conversation, sharing further thoughts and musing, as well as articles, films, books and media related to this word

​--and you will receive creative prompts each month from Susannah which will invite deeper personal engagement with this word and theme​

These are some of the words I am possibly interested in exploring together in an evolving, multi-platform conversation because I think they have much to teach us about moving forward within ourselves and with one another:

Dates of Gathering:The February 4th gathering has been postponed. Please stay tuned for updates.,March 4, April 8, May 6, June 3 1:00-4:00pm​Between each gathering you will receive prompts each week through a private Facebook group and will be able to share ideas, thoughts and other materialsLocation: The Nest @ First Churches (Room 111), 129 Main Street, Northampton please note: this space is on the third floor an currently not handicapped accessible. If you have mobility issues, please let Susannah know and we find an alternative gathering space.​Cost: $200-250 for the series; $40 per month, includes monthly gathering, facilitation of private on-line community and creative prompts for further exploration for 6 months